Reece Family Law, LLC
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WELCOME TO REECE FAMILY LAW, LLC & DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY – SPRINGFIELD – JOPLIN - LAWYERS
DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY
My name is Shelly Reneé Reece and I have been an attorney in Springfield, MO and the Southwest Missouri area since 1998. As a wife and a mother of two children, I understand your family is the most important aspect of your life. I know you are going through a difficult time. You have made the right decision to seek legal advice and our family law, criminal defense, estate planning, civil litigation, and mediation lawyer teams look forward to assisting you through your legal matter. Our attorneys and staff will strive to give you the attention your family needs in navigating the Missouri court system with a divorce, child custody, modification, paternity, DUI, DWI, traffic ticket, will, trust, power of attorney, settlement, mediation, or litigating in trial. We are located in the Chesterfield Village at 2202 W Chesterfield Blvd, Ste 200, Springfield, MO 65807 and our newest location 113 S Main Street in Joplin, MO 64801.
Reece Family Law and Defending Your Family – Springfield – Joplin - Lawyers have 60+ years of combined experience in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, and Mediation to help you in the following areas:
FAMILY LAW:
Divorce
Paternity
Custody
Modification
Mediation
Legal Separation
Child Support
Maintenance / Alimony
Adoptions
Family Access / Contempt
Grandparents Rights
Name Change
Juvenile Law
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO’s)
Adult and Child Orders of Protection, Ex Parte
Uncontested, Contested, Settled, & Trial Cases
CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
Traffic Ticket
DWI, DUI
License Reinstatements
Expungements – Many Felonies can be expunged after 7 years, misdemeanors 3 years
Drug, Marijuana Charges
Misdemeanor
Felony
Serious Crimes Against People
Serious Crimes Against Property
Federal Criminal Defense
ESTATE PLANNING:
Wills
Trusts
Guardianships
Power of Attorney
Medical Directives
Name Change
Probate
Prenuptial Agreements
CIVIL LITIGATION:
Business
Civil Defense
Employment
Personal Injury
Real Estate
Renters
MEDIATION:
Mediate all types of Family Law cases
REECE FAMILY LAW, LLC lawyers cover the Springfield/Ozark/Branson regions of Southwest Missouri and DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY - SPRINGFIELD - JOPLIN - LAWYERS covers the Joplin/Neosho/Carthage regions of Southwest Missouri. These regions include the following Southwest Missouri county circuit courts (cities):
Barry (Cassville), Barton (Lamar), Cedar (Stockton), Christian County (Ozark), Dade (Greenfield), Greene County (Springfield), Jasper (Joplin/Carthage), Lawrence (Mount Vernon), McDonald (Pineville),Newton (Neosho), Polk County (Bolivar), Stone County (Galena), Taney (Forsyth), Vernon (Nevada) Webster (Marshfield).
These counties include the following City Municipal Courts:
Aurora, Battlefield, Billings, Bolivar, Branson, Carl Junction, Carthage, Duenweg, Cassville, El Dorado Springs, Forsyth, Greenfield, Hollister,Joplin, Lamar, Marshfield, Monett, Mount Vernon, Nixa, Neosho,Nevada, Ozark, Pineville, Republic, Rogersville, Springfield, Stockton,Strafford, Webb City, Willard.
Call us for information on the counties and cities in which an attorney or lawyer may assist you.
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CONTACT US FOR A FREE APPOINTMENT WITH A LAWYER TODAY:
Phone: (417) 881-0881 Email: [email protected]
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE:
We accept for payment: American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover Credit and Debit Cards, Personal Checks, Money Orders, Bank/Cashier Check and Cash for payment.
ASSOCIATIONS:
Member of: Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Christian County Bar Association, Jasper County Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV), Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH Mediation), Association of Missouri Mediators, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL), Southern Missouri Women Lawyers
REECE FAMILY LAW, LLC & DEFENDING YOUR FAMILY – SPRINGFIELD – JOPLIN - LAWYERS
is fast growing law firm in Springfield and Joplin, MO with 4 attorneys that represent Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, and Mediation clients. Our attorneys have 60+ years of experience and cover all of SW Missouri. We are located in the Chesterfield Village at 2202 W Chesterfield Blvd, Ste 200, Springfield, MO 65807 in Springfield, MO and 113 N Main Street in Joplin, MO. For more information visit us at www.reecefamilylaw.com.
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Please call us at (417) 881-0881 to set an appointment to review your situation. We offer a FREE FIRST CONSULT for potential clients to talk about their specific needs, to help us understand the potential case, and to discuss our fees. We also offer PAYMENT PLANS to help ease the financial burden of legal cases. Please visit our website www.reecefamilylaw.com or www.dyflaw.com for more information about our attorneys and Reece Family Law, LLC. Our firm has over 60+ years’ experience handling all types of Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, and Meditation cases and covers all of SW Missouri.
We are looking forward to helping you with your legal needs.
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AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
2019 - 2023 AVVO Rating 10.0 Top Attorney
2020 - 2022 Martindale-Hubble Silver Client Champion
2017 - 2022 417 Magazine Best Lawyer
2013 - 2021 Martindale-Hubble Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards – peer review rated
2018 Martindale-Hubble 20 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award
2016 Top 20 Springfield, MO Criminal Defense Firm, Expertise.com
2015 Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award – recognized for Excellence in Quality of Service, Overall Value, Responsiveness, Communication Ability
2013 Martindale-Hubble 15 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award
2008 Martindale-Hubble 10 Years Proudly Serving the Community Award
United States Courts for the Western District of Missouri Member
The Missouri Bar Member
The Missouri Bar Family Law Section Committee Member
The Missouri Bar Women in the Profession Committee Member
The Missouri Bar MOSOLO Small Firm Committee Member
Certified Missouri Guardian ad Litem Attorney
Licensed Missouri Mediator
Missouri Court Appointed Family Law Mediator
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Member
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Family Law Committee Member
Greene County Family Law Committee Organizer, Monthly Meeting Host
Christian County Bar Association Member
Jasper County Bar Association Member
2018 - 2021 Southern Missouri Women Lawyers Meetings and Planning Committee Member
2019 – 2023 Southern Missouri Women Lawyers New Attorney Mentor
Southern Missouri Women Lawyers Member
Missouri State University Civil & Family Mediation Training Coach
2023 - Vice-President & Board Member of Missouri Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (MO-AFCC)
2021 - 2023 - Treasurer & Board Member of Missouri Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (MO-AFCC)
Missouri Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Member
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Member
2019 - 2023 Board Member and National Spokesperson Ruck ‘N Run
Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (MCADSV) Member
Mediation Achieving Results for Children (MARCH Mediation) Member
Association of Missouri Mediators (AMM) Member
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International Member
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) Member
Wesley United Methodist Church - Sunday School Teacher, MOPS Leader, Choir Member, Drama Team Member, Member
Missouri United Methodist Church Safe Sanctuary Certified
Daughters of the American Revolution - Three Trails West Chapter Member
Springfield Chamber Chorus Member
Supporter of Ruck ‘N’ Run
Supporter of the Missouri State University Political Science Department
Supporter of the Missouri State University Concert Chorale
Supporter of the Missouri State University Bruin Pride Band
Supporter of the Missouri State University Dr. Guy B Webb Touring Scholarship
Supporter of the Missouri State University Civil & Family Mediation Program
Supporter of the Missouri State University Dr. Alice Bartee Endowment
Supporter of the Missouri State Juanita K Hammons Hall Broadway Series
Supporter of the Drury CCPS Paralegal Studies Program
Supporter of the Harmony House
Supporter of the Springfield Chamber Chorus
Supporter of Republic High School Athletics
Supporter of Republic High School Tiger Pride Band
Supporter of the Republic High School DECA Club
Supporter of the Joplin Little League Softball Team
Participant/Supporter of the Sertoma Chili Cookoff
Participant of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Ladies FEZtival of Trees
Supporter of The Jeremiah Project - Refugio Jeremias
Sponsor of The American Legion Missouri Boys State Attendee
Sponsor of The American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State Attendee
The American Legion High School Oratorical Contest Judge, Republic, MO
2020 Republic High School Debate Team District Judge
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
2008 - 2023 Missouri State University Student Mediation Training
2020 - Basics 3 - Properties and Debts - The Missouri Bar Family Law Conference Speaker
2020 - How Does the Court COVID Order Change Custody – KY3 Interview
2017 - Harvest Party for New Attorneys, New Attorneys Reception
2013 - How to Dodge Trouble with Your Trust Account When Using Modern Payment Methods - Sun & Continuing Legal Education - The Missouri Bar
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
2017 - How is My Business Affected by Divorce - Springfield Business Journal Magazine Interview
2017 - Downtime for an Attorney - 417 Biz Magazine Interview
2016 - Energy found: A recap of the 2016 Family Law Conference - The Missouri Bar